Personalised book for siblings: how to include the whole family

How do you make a personalised book for siblings? You can include up to 5 characters in the same book, with 1 or 2 main characters, which lets all the siblings appear, each with their place in the story. In this article we explain how to balance the roles, which themes work best for siblings of different ages and how to avoid jealousy.

Why a book for siblings makes sense

When there is more than one child at home, it is common for each to want their own space. A book in which everyone is a main character or an important character reinforces the idea that everyone counts and that there is a story that belongs to all. It is a good way to celebrate the relationship between siblings and to keep it for the future.

How many siblings fit in a book

Each book can have up to 5 characters, including 1 or 2 main characters. If you have two children, both can be main characters. If you have three, four or more, you can choose two main characters and include the others as supporting characters, or make a different book for each one, taking advantage of the 20% discount on the 2nd book.

Themes that tend to work

• A team adventure, in which each sibling has a talent that helps the others.
• An imaginary trip, in which the siblings explore a new place.
• The story of how they became siblings, told with humour.
• A story about the arrival of a new baby, with the older ones as helpers.
• A Christmas or holiday adventure, with the whole family.

How to avoid jealousy

1. 1Give each sibling a quality of their own in the story, without comparisons between them.
2. 2Avoid having one always be the hero and the other the sidekick; alternate the roles.
3. 3Involve the siblings in choosing the theme, so both feel the story is theirs.
4. 4Use the dedication for a message to everyone, without singling anyone out.
5. 5If there is a big age gap, adjust the tone so the older one doesn't feel treated like a baby.

Siblings of different ages

When the age gap is large, the book can have two levels of reading: a simple adventure for the younger one and touches of humour or references the older one will appreciate. You can also ask the older one to help choose the theme or to read the book aloud to the younger one, which strengthens the bond between them.

The arrival of a new baby

A story about the arrival of a sibling can help the older child get ready. The book can show the character welcoming the baby, having mixed feelings and discovering their role as the big brother or sister. Read it together before and after the birth, and let the child talk about how they feel.

How it's done

1. 1Choose a sharp photo of each sibling, with the face clearly visible.
2. 2Set the theme and each one's role.
3. 3See the free preview, without creating an account.
4. 4Write a dedication of up to 250 characters and use the 2 free revisions.
5. 5Approve and receive the eBook, for €10, or the eBook with the 28×21 cm hardcover printed book, for €39.99.

When to give it

• The birthday of one of the siblings, with everyone as main characters.
• Christmas, as a gift from the parents to the family.
• The arrival of a new baby.
• A move or a change of school, to mark a new stage.
• A gift from the grandchildren to the grandparents.

Timing

The printed book arrives in 6 to 10 business days to mainland Portugal and in 6 to 15 business days to the islands; for other countries, the delivery time and cost appear at checkout. The eBook is available right after approval.

Siblings who live far from each other

When the siblings are already adults and live in different cities or countries, a book with the two of them as main characters can be a way of keeping the bond. The adventure can be an imaginary trip in which they meet halfway, or a return to childhood, with the games they played when they were little. The eBook arrives by email, so you can send it on the right day without depending on delivery times.

A book for the parents

A very well-received idea is a book the siblings give their parents, with all the children as main characters. Each one can write a sentence for the dedication, and the story can recall childhood memories only the family knows. It is an emotional gift for Christmas, a birthday or Father's or Mother's Day.

Frequently asked questions

• Can I have more than five siblings in the same book? Each book has up to 5 characters; you can make several books or choose the main characters.
• Do the siblings all have to appear with the same importance? No: you can choose 1 or 2 main characters and give the others a supporting role.
• Can I change the theme after seeing the preview? You can use the 2 free revisions to adjust whatever is needed.

In short

A personalised book for siblings celebrates the relationship between them and gives each one their place. Choose a theme that involves everyone, balance the roles and try the free preview to decide after you see the result.